John Paul Azinge
About John Paul Azinge
John Paul Azinge serves as a Prime Brokerage and OTC Derivatives Agreements Negotiator at UBS Investment Bank in Nashville, Tennessee, a position he has held since 2016. He has a diverse educational background in law and business, with degrees from institutions including St. Mary’s University and the University of Hertfordshire.
Work at UBS
John Paul Azinge has been employed at UBS Investment Bank since 2016, where he serves as a Prime Brokerage and OTC Derivatives Agreements Negotiator. His role involves negotiating complex agreements related to prime brokerage and over-the-counter derivatives. Prior to his current position, he worked at UBS in various capacities, including as a Prime Brokerage Legal Negotiator from 2013 to 2014 and as an ISDA Documentation Specialist (Team Lead) from 2014 to 2016. His experience at UBS spans multiple locations, including Nashville, London, and Kraków.
Education and Expertise
John Paul Azinge holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from Igbinedion University, Okada, which he completed from 2004 to 2008. He furthered his education at the University of Hertfordshire, earning a Master of Laws (LLM) with a focus on Commercial Law, E-Commerce Law, Data Protection, and Cyber Security from 2012 to 2013. He also studied Law at the Nigerian Law School, Lagos, where he achieved a Bachelor of Laws (B.L.) in 2010. Additionally, he completed a Postgraduate Certificate (PGC) in International Business at St. Mary’s University, Twickenham, in 2014.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining UBS, John Paul Azinge worked as a Legal Assistant at Hertfordshire County Council for 11 months in 2013. His career at UBS began in 2013, where he initially took on the role of Prime Brokerage Legal Negotiator. He then transitioned to the position of ISDA Documentation Specialist (Team Lead) from 2014 to 2016, where he led a team in managing ISDA documentation processes.
Professional Development
Throughout his career, John Paul Azinge has developed expertise in legal negotiation and documentation within the finance sector, particularly in prime brokerage and OTC derivatives. His educational background in law and international business has equipped him with the necessary skills to navigate complex legal frameworks and agreements in the financial industry.